Harrison County Trunk-Or-Treat kicks off Halloween week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Halloween is just days away, and the Gulf Coast is getting into the spooky spirit. Family-friendly fun is happening all week long, bringing the community…
Local officials share safety tips ahead of Halloween
Halloween is just days away and this year it falls on a Saturday. With trick-or-treaters and partygoers out late, safety experts are urging everyone to stay alert and…
Pete Buttigieg to rally with Scott Colom in Biloxi on Tuesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Tuesday for a campaign rally with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom. Buttigieg will join Colom…
MSDH spreads awareness for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 25th through the 31st is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The State Department of Health is encouraging parents to get their children and homes tested for…
Connected Living with C Spire: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative that raises awareness about online safety. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke with C Spire’s Director of PR and Communications, TJ…
Closure scheduled for Russ Road in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting drivers about a closure for Russ Road, starting on October 29 at 8 in the morning. That closure is between…
Updated absentee voting numbers released ahead of general election
With just over a week until Election Day, absentee voting continues across Mississippi. New numbers released by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office show more than 64,000…
Jackson County woods fire now 100 percent contained
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The woods fire in Jackson County is now fully contained, but officials say smoke could continue to impact the surrounding area for several weeks.…
Burn bans issued across South Mississippi amid dry conditions
SOUTH MISS, (WXXV) - Several South Mississippi communities have issued burn bans as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of wildfires across the region. Stone County…
‘Voices under the Oaks’ returns to Live Oak Cemetery in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A story is coming to life in Pass Christian as three remarkable women from the past share their stories of…
Gautier man killed in Saturday crash on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man is dead after a crash on I-10 in Jackson County Saturday night. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, officials responded to a fatal crash on I-10 at 11 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Once on…
City of Long Beach shares update on harbor projects
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing updates on upcoming projects for the harbor. Projects are currently out for bid and officials also…
Stone County School District dedicates new Tomcat Field
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Before the whistle blew between the Stone Tomcats and Vancleave Bulldogs, Tomcat Nation held a special event that will forever be part of history.…
LIST: Halloween Events across the Coast
It is October which means it is time for all the Halloween events. Here is a list of upcoming events: Trunk or Treat: October 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harrison County Fairgrounds HSSM Howl-O-Ween Haul: October 27…
Students explore career opportunities at Goodwill’s Job Extravaganza
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi helped students with diverse learning needs and abilities prepare for life after graduation through its annual hands-on Job Extravaganza. About…
George County Sheriff’s Office shares more details on missing man
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- More details are being released for a missing person case out of George County. Edward Thrasher has been missing since around noon…
Four teens arrested in connection with Gulfport teen’s death, face Capital Murder charges
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 15-year-old Gulfport teenager, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Using surveillance footage from the area, officers identified a black Ford Fusion believed to…
Meeting the artist behind two sculptures in Ocean Springs
A South Mississippi sculptor has returned home to bring the work of one of his favorite artists to life. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism…
Pass Christian Fire Department reminds residents how to properly dispose of old tires
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department is taking time to remind residents never to dump tires on the side of…
William Carey University partners with City of Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University is expanding educational opportunities for the City of Biloxi. The university and the city have signed a new employee education agreement, opening…
Bay St. Louis PD welcomes first-ever crisis negotiation team
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department is introducing a new crisis negotiation team. This is the first-ever crisis team for the department.…
Mississippi to receive funding to help with railway improvement projects
Senator Roger Wicker is celebrating a $35 million grant that will see several rail improvements between Moss Point and Helena. This decision will bring federal resources…
Ocean Springs Police Department honored at Crime Stoppers Conference
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department was named the law enforcement agency of the year. They took home that honor at the annual Mississippi…
Highway 49 improvements underway in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, the widening project on Highway 49 continues. Crews are making progress as they widen the highway from four to six lanes from…